Tarot To-Go // Mother's Day Edition

In honor of all the moms in the Universe, this week we’re focusing on the women of one of the most popular tarot decks out there!

The Rider-Waite deck was first issued in England in 1910 and is probably what most people think of when they hear the word “tarot.” However! The use of illustrated cards like these can be dated back to 1397 when King Charles VI of France declared the use of playing cards illegal, excepting holidays.

And today is a holiday. So here we go.

What are our mothers? Well. For starters, they’re our Queens…

…or perhaps some prefer to be an Empress…

…and they have an air of magic to them, too. Who else but a High Priestess can cure your ails and make miracles happen?

But more than anything else? Mothers and all the other women in our lives represent one thing above all else —

Thanks for being amazing, Mom. And Happy Mother’s Day to everyone! What does your mom represent to you? Tell us in the comments. See you next time on Tarot To-Go!